Practice Questions for Chapter 1: Introduction to Community Support Work

Chapter 1: Introduction to Community Support Work

1. What is the primary role of a Community Support Worker (CSW)?
   a) To provide medical treatment
   b) To support and assist individuals in various community settings
   c) To manage community development projects
   d) To conduct academic research
2. Which of the following is NOT a setting where CSWs may work?
   a) Group homes
   b) Hospitals
   c) Schools
   d) Corporate offices
3. The concept of Wahkohtowin is associated with:
   a) Indigenous ways of knowing and being
   b) Western medical practices
   c) Urban development strategies
   d) Corporate governance
4. Which of the following is a responsibility of a CSW?
   a) Providing legal advice
   b) Supporting clients in accessing community resources
   c) Managing financial investments
   d) Conducting scientific research
5. Which skill is essential for a CSW?
   a) financial management
   b) Effective communication
   c) Advanced technical skills
   d) Legal expertise
6. True or False: A CSW’s role includes advocating for clients’ needs.
   a) True
   b) False
7. True or False: Community development is unrelated to the work of a CSW.
   a) True
   b) False
8. Match the CSW responsibility to its description:
   a) Supporting clients
   b) Documenting and reporting
   c) Ensuring safety
   d) Advocating
9. Descriptions 1. Promoting a safe environment 2. Assisting clients in accessing resources 3. Representing clients’ interests 4. Maintaining accurate records
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective helper?
    a) Impatience
    b) Empathy
    c) Judgmental attitude
    d) Indifference
11. True or False: CSWs should avoid engaging in cultural ceremonies.
    a) True
    b) False
12. Which of the following is a type of client a CSW may work with?
    a) Children
    b) Seniors
    c) Individuals with disabilities
    d) All of the above
13. True or False: CSWs are responsible for providing medical diagnoses.
    a) True
    b) False
14. Which of the following is a setting where CSWs may work?
    a) Corporate offices
    b) Schools
    c) Laboratories
    d) None of the above
15. True or False: A CSW’s role includes advocating for clients’ needs.
    a) True
    b) False
16. Which principle emphasizes interconnectedness and relationships in community work?
    a) Wahkohtowin
    b) Individualism
    c) Autonomy
    d) Independence